How Reliable is the Internet?
Telmex has been agressively installing fibre optics across Los Cabos including all the major expat areas and heavy population areas in the mexcian quarter. With speeds as high as 200 megabyte the internet should be more than enough to handle any of your internet requirements. Expect costs to be half of what you pay north of the border.
Can I Bring a Car From Home?
You are allowed to bring your vehicle from Canada or the USA and leave it licensed in your country indefinitely. You will need to secure Mexican insurance for your vehicle but the cost is very low compared to comaparible coverage north of the border.
Should I Sell All My Household Items Or Bring Them With Me?
The majority of homes in Los Cabos are rented or sold furnished. This means that the basics are going to be there for you. You may need to invest in some kitchen items, decor and electronics to complete your home. Whether or not you bring those with you is up to you. You will certainly want to bring any personal items that are of sentimental value.
Can I Ship Things To Mexico That I Can't Find There?
Yes you can but the costs to ship are quite high and you don’t want to use the local postal system. Fedex, UPS and DHL all operate in Los Cabos. You can also order almost anything from Amazon USA and they will ship to you in Cabo. There is also an Amazon Mexico but the selection is not quite as large and some items are still cheaper to have shipped from Amazon USA.
Do I Need To Speak Spanish?
No you don’t. Los Cabos is a tourist community and most of the residence speak some level of English. That being said it is just polite to make the attempt to speak some Spanish so that you can converse within the Mexican community. This is their country – not yours 🙂 Duolingo is a great app you can use to learn basic Spanish. Spanish tutors are available and are very inexpensive.
What is the Healthcare Like?
Mexico has a social health system available to it’s working citizens, the rest of us have to use private health. Now that might sound scary but its much less than north of the border. Private health insurance is available and very inexpensive. The service quality is remarkable – there are still doctors that make housecalls!
Can I Ship Things To Mexico That I Can't Find There?
Yes you can but the costs to ship are quite high and you don’t want to use the local postal system. Fedex, UPS and DHL all operate in Los Cabos. You can also order almost anything from Amazon USA and they will ship to you in Cabo. There is also an Amazon Mexico but the selection is not quite as large and some items are still cheaper to have shipped from Amazon USA.
Do I Need To Speak Spanish?
No you don’t. Los Cabos is a tourist community and most of the residence speak some level of English. That being said it is just polite to make the attempt to speak some Spanish so that you can converse within the Mexican community. This is their country – not yours 🙂 Duolingo is a great app you can use to learn basic Spanish. Spanish tutors are available and are very inexpensive.
What is the Healthcare Like?
Mexico has a social health system available to it’s working citizens, the rest of us have to use private health. Now that might sound scary but its much less than north of the border. Private health insurance is available and very inexpensive. The service quality is remarkable – there are still doctors that make housecalls!
Can I Ship Things To Mexico That I Can't Find There?
Yes you can but the costs to ship are quite high and you don’t want to use the local postal system. Fedex, UPS and DHL all operate in Los Cabos. You can also order almost anything from Amazon USA and they will ship to you in Cabo. There is also an Amazon Mexico but the selection is not quite as large and some items are still cheaper to have shipped from Amazon USA.
Do I Need To Speak Spanish?
No you don’t. Los Cabos is a tourist community and most of the residence speak some level of English. That being said it is just polite to make the attempt to speak some Spanish so that you can converse within the Mexican community. This is their country – not yours 🙂 Duolingo is a great app you can use to learn basic Spanish. Spanish tutors are available and are very inexpensive.
What is the Healthcare Like?
Mexico has a social health system available to it’s working citizens, the rest of us have to use private health. Now that might sound scary but its much less than north of the border. Private health insurance is available and very inexpensive. The service quality is remarkable – there are still doctors that make housecalls!